5 Things I Hate About The FIRE Movement
FIRE, also known as Financial Independence/Retire Early, has caught the attention of some major mainstream media outlets over the past few years and I can’t say it’s been welcomed with open arms. Hate is a…
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Celebrating One Year With Our Inexpensive Internet Mattress
It was exactly one year ago this week that our inexpensive internet mattress arrived via free delivery on our front doorstep. My husband and I had been in the market for a mattress for a…
A Thrifty Thanksgiving Feast And Feelings Of Gratitude
As Thanksgiving draws closer, I’m starting to get really, really excited. Growing up, Thanksgiving was my absolute favorite holiday. I loved helping my mom cook the turkey while the beautiful aromas of the season filled…
5 Reasons Ditching FIRE For FIOR Might Be Your Best Financial Move
I first coined the term, FIOR, in a post I wrote back in November 2017. If you’re not familiar with it, it stands for Financial Independence/Optional Retirement. I first introduced FIOR to the personal finance…
The What Ifs of International Geoarbitrage And Early Retirement
If you’re not familiar with it, geoarbitrage is a lifestyle design that means relocating to an LCOL (Low Cost of Living) area in order to reduce living expenses and potentially retire early. Geoarbitrage can be…
How This Couple Paid Off $61,000 In Consumer Debt In 16 Months
This debt-free story is brought to you by Debt.com. Please read our disclosure for more info. Imagine you’re on your honeymoon in a beautiful, tropical location. Now, imagine just wanting to take your new bride…